The Inside Scoop to the Buzz at the Basin

Pali's Pitch – May 3, 2012

The Inside Scoop to the Buzz at the Basin

WOW… Closing Day Announced!

A-Basin will be closing for the season on Sunday, May 6, 2012. Unseasonably warm weather and lack of snowfall has brought the ski season to an early end.

This weekend we will have live music on Saturday and Sunday. John Truscelli and the Stolen Band will hit the ticket office steps on Saturday and the Luv Brothers will close out our weekend on Sunday. Music begins at 1:00pm.

Arapahoe Sports is offering 50% off EVERYTHING in the retail store through the weekend. Even stickers are 50% off! So head in for a great deal on clothing, gear, hats, posters, headphones and more!

A-Basin still plans on holding the inaugural Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, May 19 and Festival of the Brewpubs on May 27, 2012 with free live music in the base area. Find more information about these events below.

If you haven't already heard, A-Basin will be hosting some events at the ski area this summer. Events include a trail run and barbeque, wildflower dinner, yoga classes, brunch at Black Mountain Lodge and a Clam Bake. Visit our website for more details.

Inaugural Chili Cook-Off - Saturday, May 19th

We may not be open for skiing but we're still hosting our first Chili Cook-Off. Join us Saturday, May 19th for a day filled with chili and live music by Great American Taxi featuring Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon.

The cook-off will be divided into green and red categories and prizes will be awarded to 1st place overall, 2nd and 3rd for each category and People's Choice winner. Taster's (you) will be given a chance to vote for their favorite chili. The participant with the most beans in their jar will be named People's Choice winner.

Tasting begins at 1:00pm and will go until 3:30pm.

Pricing:

$20 - 15 tastings and 3 beers

$3 - 12 oz beer

$1 - per taste

In their sixth year together, Great American Taxi ft. Vince Herman from Leftover Salmon, has remained one of the best-known headliners on the Americana music scene. Don't miss the rare chance the experience Taxi's signature upbeat, country-bluegrass, rock-infused, Americana-without-borders feel - FOR FREE! Great American Taxi will play on the ticket office steps from 1:00pm - 4:00pm.

We hope to see you around! For more details or if you would like to compete in the Chili Cook-Off, visit our website.

11th Annual Festival of the Brewpubs - Sunday, May 27th

Join us for our largest party of the year! Spend the day sampling beer from a variety of Colorado brewpubs for one low price per 14 oz mug (as long as you're 21 yrs old).

Attach a credit card to your season pass and never carry cash on the mountain again! Use your season pass as you would your credit card at any Arapahoe Basin on-mountain location. Alternatively, pass holders may also load a set cash value onto their pass with the Stored Value option.

About Arapahoe Basin

Arapahoe Basin (A-Basin, "The Legend") is located in Summit County, Colorado, on the Continental Divide. A-Basin boasts the longest ski and ride season in North America with over 350" of annual snowfall. Guests experience skiing, snowboarding and telemarking on some of Colorado's best ski terrain from October through June. Our Snowsports School offers adult, child and group lessons for beginners, intermediate and expert skiers and snowboarders. Our telemark, youth and women's-specific programs ensure that riders of all abilities can enjoy our 960 acres of high-altitude runs. With the addition of Montezuma Bowl, there are more steeps, glades, chutes, groomed runs and powder to play in. Pick up a season pass when you book your Colorado ski vacation, or visit tickets.arapahoebasin.com for the lowest single-day lift ticket pricing. While you’re here, be sure to check out all the events, concerts and picnics that Black Mountain Lodge, 6th Alley Bar and our famous Beach have to offer. The high speed quad chairlift, Black Mountain Express, will give you access to the mountain and its three terrain parks, and the famous Pallavicini lift will take you to some of the state's most challenging runs. Located just 68 miles west of Denver on Hwy 6/Loveland Pass (minutes away from Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain, Loveland, Vail, Silverthorne and Dillon), A-Basin ranks #1 in Mom and Pop ski areas (skiresorts.com) and top 10 in value and scenery (Ski Magazine). Use your Keystone or Breckenridge lift ticket here! This winter, elevate your experience at Arapahoe Basin.